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ASN Morning Read: Three Points? Three Points.

The U.S. exorcised nearly a decade's worth of demons in an instant classic. Dempsey's goal in the opening minute and Brooks' goal in the dying minutes put the U.S. in great position to advance out of Group G.

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Jesse Yomtov
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June 17, 2014
8:02 AM

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After eight agonizing years, the United States defeat Ghana 2-1 in Natal. If Germany were to win or draw against Ghana on Saturday, the U.S. could clinch a spot a knockout stage with a win against Portugal on Sunday.

“It's almost like Jurgen can see the future,” Kyle Beckerman said. “It's the first time we had the bench warm up like the starters before the game. That happened.”

Jurgen Klinsmann on Matt Besler’s hamstring: “With Matt, it’s no problem. We made the right decision. And he didn’t get any injuries, so he’s all fine.”
Matt Besler on Matt Besler’s hamstring: “Unfortunately, I can’t put a timeframe on it. We’re going find out more [Tuesday], find out more information. For me, I’m not that familiar with muscle injuries. I really can’t give you much on how it feels on that front.”

Portugal is going to be short-handed on Sunday.
Left back Fabio Coentrao and striker Hugo Almeida are both doubtful after sustaining injuries against Germany, while Pepe is suspended after receiving a red card because Pepe gonna Pepe:

Sporting KC hooked us up with an amazing slow-motion video reaction to Clint Dempsey’s goal: